2 Corinthians 5:15

and he died for all, in order that those living may not live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them and is risen.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

In Context

14For the love of Christ constrains us; having judged this, that one died for all; then were all dead;

16So that we from now know no man after the flesh: if indeed we have known Christ after the flesh, but we now know him no more.

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Cross References

John 3:15that every one believing in Him may have eternal life.

John 6:57As the living Father sent me, and I live through the Father; truly the one eating me, shall also live through me.

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:13-16

Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation. ( a. d. 57.) 12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live… Read the whole commentary →

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